Ogden filmmakers are actively producing diverse film projects, ranging from feature films to award-winning shorts. Recent local productions include the feature film Left for Dead and the short film Adapt(ive).
Col. Eric B. Quidley assumed command of the 75th Air Base Wing during a ceremony held at Hill Air Force Base on July 13, 2026. The wing provides critical installation support for several major military entities, including the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and two fighter wings.
The South Ogden City Council met on July 7, 2026, to approve an agreement for an ambulance purchase and discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting followed a tree planting ceremony held in recognition of the city's 90th birthday.
The 2026 Utah Championship at Ogden Golf & Country Club concluded with Ian Holt holding a one-point lead over Ross Steelman in the Korn Ferry Tour standings. The tournament marked the 35th anniversary of the event, which is presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health.
A new partnership between Salt Lake County Arts & Culture, ArtTix, and the Utah Transit Authority has launched a 'Ticket-as-Fare' program, allowing patrons to use event tickets as transit passes. The initiative aims to reduce traffic and parking congestion near major Salt Lake County cultural venues.
Elevate Utah PAC has announced a 2026 recruitment strategy targeting 10 competitive districts to shift Utah's political landscape. The organization is partnering with Vote Save America to find candidates capable of winning key House and Senate seats in the upcoming election cycle.
Derek Hitchner secured the 2026 Utah Championship title at Ogden Golf & Country Club, finishing with a 21-under-par score to claim a $180,000 prize. Hitchner defeated Cole Hammer in a playoff to secure the victory in the $1,000,000 tournament.
Seven golfers with Utah ties are competing in the Korn Ferry Tour's Utah Championship at Ogden Golf & Country Club. The field includes former BYU stars Carson Lundell and Zac Jones, alongside local favorites Mitchell Schow and Connor Howe.
Weber State University's annual Mount Ogden Hike tradition is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2026. The event features guided and unguided hiking options through Snowbasin, Taylor Canyon, and Beus Canyon.
A new partnership between Salt Lake County Arts & Culture and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) allows patrons to use event tickets as transit passes. The Ticket-as-Fare program, which launched August 1, 2026, covers various venues and upcoming concert series to streamline travel for visitors.
Nearly 1,000 Utahns held statewide protests on July 20, 2026, to oppose President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by approximately 90%. Demonstrators gathered in Salt Lake City, Moab, Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Bluff to demand that state and federal representatives protect the three million acres of federal land.
Two Ogden natives earned sponsor exemptions to compete in the 35th anniversary Utah Championship. Connor Howe and Mitchell Schow will compete at Ogden Golf & Country Club from July 30 to August 2.
Utah's summer and fall entertainment lineups feature a diverse array of musical performances, ranging from the Utah Symphony's Deer Valley Music Festival to Red Butte Garden's outdoor series and the Salt Lake City Arts Council's Twilight Concert Series. Upcoming highlights include performances by Lyle Lovett, Idina Menzel, and brand new series dates across various venues including Snow Park and the Gallivan Center.
Elijah Turner and Cole Ogden have secured advancement to the next stage of the U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying at Wasatch Mountain Golf Course. A playoff between Noah Schone and Brigham Gibbs will determine the final spot for the tournament.
Residents Urged to Prevent Mosquito Bites Ogden, UT— The Weber-Morgan Health Department has its first human case of West Nile Virus in a Weber County resident this season. While most people infected with West Nile Virus do not become seriously ill, the case serves as an important
Elevate Utah PAC has launched a strategic recruitment campaign for the 2026 elections, targeting 10 competitive districts to flip legislative seats. The effort focuses on countering Republican incumbents by identifying candidates with strong local ties and momentum ahead of the November general election.
The North Ogden City Council scheduled a meeting for July 28, 2026, to discuss several ordinances and city business. The agenda includes items regarding zoning map amendments and city code changes.
A variety of community events took place across Northern Utah between July 11 and July 19, 2026. The schedule included activities ranging from farmers markets and live music to specialized workshops and professional baseball games.
Weber State University hosted Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid courses through Desert Mountain Medicine. These programs provided training in wilderness wound management, environmental illnesses, and emergency evacuation techniques.
The La Guelaguetza 2026 festival brought Oaxacan culture, traditional dance, and authentic cuisine to Heritage Park in Kaysville on July 25. The free community event featured performances representing the eight regions of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Ongoing construction projects at both Causey and Pineview Reservoirs are causing significant road closures, beach access restrictions, and traffic delays through 2026 and 2027. While both reservoirs remain open for recreation, visitors should prepare for lane closures, closed boat ramps, and mandatory aquatic invasive species inspections.
The Antelope Island Spider Fest is scheduled for August 22, 2026, featuring educational walks, community science, and various spider-themed activities at the park marina.
Ogden City has maintained a citywide fire restriction and fireworks ban due to extreme wildfire danger across Utah. The decision follows a state of emergency declared by Governor Spencer J. Cox.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon Published: Aug 4, 2026 California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic…
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
